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Could Wild Blueberries Help Burn Fat During Exercise? »
Study participants notably burned more fat after consuming blueberries, according to Cal Poly Humboldt research.
The Independent - Mar 2023
Race to Zero: California's bumpy road to electrify cars and trucks »
Communities with high concentrations of electric cars are affluent, college-educated and at least 75% white and Asian. In contrast, electric cars are almost nonexistent in Black, Latino, low-income and rural communities — revealing the enormous task that California faces electrifying the entire fleet.
CalMatters - Mar 2023
So you began your event with an Indigenous land acknowledgment. Now what? »
Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers.
NPR - Mar 2023
Partnership to provide educational opportunities to local native and non-native communities »
The Yurok Tribe is partnering with Cal Poly Humboldt and College of the Redwoods on an initiative to create a local workforce for the proposed development of floating offshore wind projects along California’s North Coast.
Offshore - Feb 2023
Together CR, Cal Poly Humboldt Will Build Health Care Workforce »
"College of the Redwoods and Cal Poly Humboldt believe that to improve health care in our region, we must increase the nursing workforce," says College of the Redwoods President Keith Flamer.
Times Standard - Feb 2023
Regional Planning Begins for Economic Resilience »
A new multi-county collaborative project is aiming to help the region recover from the impacts of the pandemic and transition to a new economic development model.
Lake County News - Feb 2023
College Matters: Humboldt Makes Progress in Becoming a Polytechnic »
"One year ago, Humboldt State University was renamed Cal Poly Humboldt. The renaming was confirmed shortly after the allocation of a historic $458 million in one-time and ongoing funding. Since that time, the campus has sought to model responsible stewardship of the transformational process and the funding," says President Tom Jackson, Jr.
Times Standard - Feb 2023
The Redwood Coast Airport Microgrid (RCAM) has recently lived up to its description as “a lifeline” for Humboldt County and the North Coast during natural disasters and emergencies.
PG&E Currents - Jan 2023
College Matters: Taking some time to ‘Talk Humboldt’ »
Cal Poly Humboldt President Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. and College of the Redwoods President Keith Flamer's new radio program features leaders across the North Coast.
Times Standard - Jan 2023
Does Climate Change Make You Anxious? You're Not Alone »
Extreme temperatures can impact physical health, but the changing climate is also taking a toll on mental health, especially for younger generations.
Scripps News - Jan 2023
Mass Storm Outages Bring Misery across California, Exposing Power Grid’s Vulnerabilities »
The Blue Lake Rancheria tribe’s community microgrid, which Cal Poly Humboldt's Schatz Energy Research Center helped develop, is an example of clean, alternative energy.
Los Angeles Times - Jan 2023
What Offshore Wind Power Could Mean for California (when Turbines Eventually Start Spinning) »
The Pacific Ocean contains a potential windfall of clean, renewable energy. Last month, the federal government took a major step to harness that power.
Los Angeles Times - Jan 2023
California’s Redwood Forests Don’t Mind Wet, Windy Weather »
Though some trees may be toppled in storms, experts say that redwood trees, which can live for centuries, are adapted to a wide range of weather events.
New York Times - Jan 2023
Humboldt Applications up 86% Since Becoming a Cal Poly »
Freshman applications to Cal Poly Humboldt, formerly Humboldt State University, rose 86% since the Northern California college changed its name and expanded its science and technology offerings, the campus reported.
EdSource - Dec 2022
California Dives Into Offshore Wind Market with First West Coast Auction »
The winners of the first offshore wind auction on the West Coast were announced Wednesday. The auction netted over $750 million dollars after two days of bidding.
Jefferson Public Radio - Dec 2022
Applications at Cal Poly Humboldt Drastically Increase Amid Recent Higher Ed Slumps »
The University is bucking application trends in higher education. The news comes after college enrollments have declined nationwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected college admissions cycles.
Jefferson Public Radio - Nov 2022
The Big Burn: Exploring the History and State of Wildfire Management Today »
These days, it is easy to feel like the world is burning all around us, like, literally here in California, where in the past decade, eight of the state's 10 biggest wildfires on record have burned. But there's actually a lot that we can do about that.
KPCC (New Orleans Public Radio) - Nov 2022
College Matters: Honoring Those Who Serve on Veterans Day »
Cal Poly President Tom Jackson, Jr. and College of the Redwoods President Keith Flamer: "...from two veterans to all the servicemembers out there — past and present — we thank you for your service and sacrifice."
Times-Standard - Nov 2022
49ers PREP Selects Matt Kaufman as Coach of the Week »
After his playing days at Humboldt, Matt Kaufman got a job in Fremont as a P.E. teacher before he became the defensive back coach for Irvington in 2017. In 2018, he served as the defensive coordinator and interim head coach
49ers PREP - Oct 2022
San Jose State’s Defensive Success Starts with Veteran D-line »
Signs of improvement for the Spartans came in 2019, but, somewhat surprisingly, things really turned a corner during the pandemic season of 2020. That's when the Spartans had to go to Humboldt.
Marin Independent Journal - Oct 2022
California's Most Remote Classrooms are Surviving--How can They Thrive? »
One in four attend rural school. But Sacramento and D.C. aren’t giving these students one-fourth of their time.
Zócalo Public Square - Oct 2022
New Book Gives Voice to the Little-known Klamath Mountains »
Michael Kauffmann's needed voice is “The Klamath Mountains: A Natural History,” which he co-edited with Justin Garwood.
Mail Tribune - Oct 2022
Marine Biology at Cal Poly Humboldt: Plus, What's in a Name (Change?) »
Rick Zechman, Director of Marine Operations, Marine Biology Professor Sean F. Craig, and student researcher Juhi LaFuente who talks about what it is actually like to study marine sciences at Cal Poly Humboldt. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Jenn Capps talks about the University's name change.
North State Public Radio - Oct 2022
Fastest Rate of Sea Level Rise on the West Coast »
City, county and state officials, working with scientists at Cal Poly Humboldt in Arcata, have created multiple reports and studies on how best to address the problem.
San Francisco Chronicle - Oct 2022